Category: Perspectives

86 billion: that is the number of neurons, or cells, estimated to make up the human brain. Within each cell there is a universe of complexity and activity. But the remarkable abilities of the brain to think, remember, respond, and feel, cannot be explained by just scaling up the individual actions of each cell. It comes down to the connections. No neuron works in isolation, in fact each cell is thought to make up to 10,000 connections with other cells; the outcome of this interconnectivity, some 100 trillion connections, is the network of the human brain. Continue reading “Message from Dr. Donald Stuss, President and Scientific Director of OBI”

What does your brain do for you? Just think about it (with your brain, of course!) and you will soon discover what an impact your brain has on everyday life. From your five senses to every emotion, thought, and movement, your brain is responsible for what you experience and who you are. So, for all it does for you, it’s time to show love for your brain. And when better to highlight its importance than during Brain Awareness Week from March 10th to 16th. Continue reading “Brain Awareness Week 2014”

Even the most innovative idea can lose its value if it has no applicability. Bringing scientific discovery into the market place is a very fascinating, yet challenging process that requires strong collaboration between many players. I recently witnessed the results of great teamwork in action – brilliant scientific discoveries turned into tangible products that address the needs of many Ontarians. Continue reading “Celebrating Ontario’s Neurotech Cluster”

By promoting brain awareness across Ontario, the OBI is helping people take charge of their own brain health. Need some inspiration? OBI staffers reveal their own brain health tips. Continue reading “Practicing what you preach”

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The Ontario Brain Institute is a provincially‐funded, not‐for‐profit research centre seeking to maximize the impact of neuroscience and establish Ontario as a world leader in brain research, commercialization and care.

This blog shares stories about how brain research pushes the boundaries of science, makes a positive impact on our health, and grows the economy through new forms of innovation.